In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training certain body parts for strength while training other body parts with higher reps and lower weight in the same workout, the pros and cons of Weight Watchers, applying MAPS programs to children or teens, and how they met their partners. How Justin is ‘Wreck it Ralph’. (6:07) Mind Pump Weekend Update: Adam attends his friend’s daughter’s first b...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Hitting a training or diet plateau is frustrating. In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail how to break through plateaus and how to avoid them altogether. The frustration of hitting a plateau. (3:03) Don’t be so hard on yourself! (6:10) How would you define a plateau? The importance of looking at the WHOLE picture. (7:51) Some of the reasons your body may by plateauing and what you can do about it. (16:14) The concept of ‘perpetual’ progress in breaking through a plateau. (51:30) Pe...
Aug 12, 2019•57 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how lose fat from areas that don't seem to respond, what exactly defines an ideal rest day, non-negotiables for both romantic and platonic relationships, and how they practice spirituality. Why Adam must be super high when watching shows recommended by Sal. (5:30) How Justin is on a ‘cult-watch’. How we put all the blame on the leader and pu...
Aug 10, 2019•1 hr 39 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best lifting cues to help clients (or self) use proper form, how to convince someone to build strength rather than prioritizing aesthetics, the changes experienced when becoming a dad and what Stay Authentic means to the Mind Pump team. Mind Pump Recommends the Jordan Harbinger Show with Moby. (5:38) Mind Pump reminiscences on video games of the p...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 43 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin reveal the three things you must do if you are a "hardgainer" and are having difficulty putting on muscle. How the fitness industry shows NO LOVE for the hardgainer. (3:19) #1 – EAT MORE FOOD + The strategies you can implement TODAY to gain size the RIGHT way. (10:43) #2 – HAVE THE PROPER WORKOUT ROUTINE + The concept of leaving ‘two in the tank’. (19:27) #3 – PROPER SLEEP AS A TOOL TO GAIN MUSCLE. (39:55) The importance of tracking your ‘volume of training’...
Aug 08, 2019•59 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the pros and cons of a powerlifting type approach to training vs a bodybuilder type approach to training, the pros and cons of ab machines, when and how often you should do a deload week, and whether sore or painful hip flexors are a sign of a mobility lapse or of overuse. How Sal used the full-spectrum hemp oil from NED to relax his body an...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Laurie King, blogger, nutrition coach and soon to be podcaster. The MASSIVE responsibility of being a parent, how your words become a child's inner voice, the coddling of the human mind & MORE. (3:48) What drove her into fitness? (13:37) How CrossFit was a natural replacement for her addictive personality. (16:00) Her journey coming off hormonal birth control and what came from it. (19:21) Her coaching style and why she may not be everyone’s cu...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 59 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about eating late at night and weight gain, favorite lateral and rotational exercises, the importance of back extensions for developing a balanced core, and obesity as a disability. Who out of the Mind Pump crew does the least number of dishes? The proper way to clean, put them away & MORE. (4:46) Why celebrities are the worst at virtue signal...
Aug 03, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about specializing in a specific type of training, the benefits and detriments of dropping weight each set, adding weight each set or using the same weight for all sets, how to "treat" kids with food, and steps for recovery after going too hard in a workout. Mind Pump Recommends the Jordan Harbinger Show Deep Dive: What to do when your purpose starts to suc...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 25 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the debate among fitness experts regarding the importance of mobility and go over seven foundational movements that every human should be able to perform. Mind Pump here to blur the lines and separate the two camps: Strength side vs. Mobility side. (2:46) Why the human race would benefit from GOOD functioning patterns. (7:55) Why mobility work is so important in unlocking the skills to achieve foundational movements. (11:51) The 7 functional human mo...
Aug 01, 2019•54 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why people can leg press a much higher weight than they can barbell squat, whether poor food choices slow down the amount of muscle you build, how getting older affects progress in the gym, and whether there is any validity to “health at any size.” The GAME-CHANGING benefits of the ChiliPad ‘Ooler’. (4:49) How Justin enjoyed the ‘comedy’ of ...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss how you can build an impressive body even if you don't have access to a gym, barbells or dumbbells. Busting the common myth that you can’t build a great physique without access to a lot of equipment. (1:49) How to scale exercises to keep you in those challenging rep ranges. (10:05) The importance of correctional movements to progress and prevent injuries. (14:43) The significance of the AMP sessions. (19:26) The difficulty of working out at home with...
Jul 29, 2019•53 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best substitutes for deadlifts and squats for someone with severe lower back problems, using a landmine press rather than an overhead press when dealing with shoulder issues, uneven activation of muscle groups, and if it is necessary to be in good shape before becoming a trainer. If you were wondering why there was a dip in energy at Min...
Jul 27, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the importance of being in a parasympathetic state for maximal muscle building, whether the online training market is saturated, what causes the mental crash people get post competition, and the next Mind Pump Crew challenge . Mind Pump Recommends the Jordan Harbinger Show with Howie Mandel. (3:55) Adam has a case of the ‘dad brain’. (5:33) How Maximu...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin address the controversy they stirred up on a recent Quah about Beachbody and go into greater depth about what they feel is the good, bad and ugly with respect to their programs. Mind Pump ruffling feathers for the sake of integrity & transparency. (2:20) Why is Beachbody a household name? What are they doing RIGHT? (5:35) Beachbody = Processed Food of Health. (12:50) How the value of their workouts is based on YOUR experience level. (16:30) The raw truth...
Jul 25, 2019•49 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether foam rolling actually helps or is a short-term solution, training and nutrition for combat sports such as boxing and MMA, whether people who want to lead other people must first develop themselves as a leader or learn to be a team player, and how they would train their co-hosts. The value of the OTHER cannabinoids of the cannabis pla...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 28 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the 21 Commandments of gym etiquette, what thou shall and shall not do to be a good gym citizen. Teaching proper gym etiquette: The 21 Gym Commandments everyone NEEDS to follow. (1:42) #1 – Bring a towel! (2:56) #2 – Wear deodorant. (6:44) #3 – Hand dryers are for hands ONLY! (9:37) #4 – The order you put your clothes on. (12:06) #5 – Put your weights away. (13:30) #6 – Don’t be that person who shaves in the jacuzzi. (19:47) #7 – Proper pool etiquett...
Jul 22, 2019•55 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about activating muscles by flexing them before compound lifts, the difference in stimuli, physically and cognitively, between open chain and closed chain exercises, if it is normal for joints to hurt after lifting, and Peloton and other streaming at-home workouts. How having kids tends to change your perspective on the relationship with your fami...
Jul 20, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to maintain single-digit body fat year-round without tanking metabolism and throwing hormones out of whack, exercises to include in a full-body workout with the landmine, the best way for a hard gainer to break plateaus and gain lean mass, and their lowest moments in the fitness industry. Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Podcast with Matt...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 51 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin expose seven lies the fitness industry continues to tell women. How there are certain things that should DIE in the fitness industry: The 7 deadly fitness lies that are sold to women. (2:27) Lie #1 – That heavy weights build ‘bulky’ bodies and light weights/high reps build ‘toned’ bodies. (5:30) Lie #2 – That women SHOULDN’T eat or bulk in a calorie surplus. (16:00) Lie #3 – That women NEED to train differently than men. (20:34) Lie #4 – How these fitness cl...
Jul 18, 2019•56 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether to add activity or decrease calories to preserve the most muscle when in a deficit, the benefits or hype surrounding essential amino acid supplements, how to combat the feeling of hypocrisy when enjoying food or drinks that aren’t normally in the routine, and how to add value to a potential client. The Bottle Cap Challenge craze! Wha...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Dr. Stefanie Cohen Her humble beginnings and how she came to the US. (3:33) How in some degree we are forced to rise to the occasion: Her journey to what she is currently doing. (6:27) When did the switch from soccer to powerlifting happen? (10:30) Did she find her body responded very quickly early on? How strength is a LONG-TERM adaptation. (14:09) When did she decide to compete in powerlifting? (19:13) Was her goal to be the first female to pull 500 lbs.? What did it take to get there and what...
Jul 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how put maximum load on the muscles and minimum load on the joints when exercising, the difference between mobility and priming movements, the benefits of the Turkish Get-Up, and the next big health fad. Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast episode 222 with Matt McCarthy. (4:10) Sal’s ‘cold-busting’ formula to keep you from...
Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to measure intensity in order to increase it, how to spot a good trainer, the advantages and disadvantages of different macro ratios, and the importance of building an online business to go alongside in-person training. Updates on fatherhood for Adam: The feeling of guilt, consumption of shows & MORE. (5:13) Mind Pump recommends Stranger Thing...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 36 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into depth about protein, what it is, what it does, how to use it and the potential negatives of eating too much. The ‘magical’ macronutrient that is protein: What it is, what is it doing for our bodies, the controversies surrounding it & MORE. (3:00) The BEST sources of protein. (15:55) How to rate the QUALITY of the protein you are consuming. (22:07) What is the OPTIMAL amount of protein for muscle building and performance? (26:55) The myths aroun...
Jul 11, 2019•58 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to prevent metabolic adaptations while keeping endurance and stamina levels up, alternative exercises for someone who doesn’t have access to a rack or barbell and can’t complete compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench press, how training is different as a teenager, and tips for merging the fitness and wellness industries. Offic...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Scott Stevenson, competitive bodybuilder, PhD in applied exercise physiologist, college professor and author of Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach . Scott provides an interesting and insightful perspective on blending eastern and western philosophy and the science of building muscle. How does training in herbs and acupuncture translate to muscle building? (2:21) What drove him to enter into the field of Eastern Medicine? (5:28) Did he experience...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether resistance bands are useful as a workout tool or just an Instagram sales gimmick, progressing without wrist wraps or a belt, how hard it is to lose muscle, and combating forward shoulder. Justin has a nice ‘rack’ + the CRAZY giveaway from PRx Performance. (5:35) The conspiracy surrounding why the media is pushing BIG for people to ea...
Jul 06, 2019•1 hr 13 min
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about working out on vacation, posture correcting devices, considerations and exercises for training those with herniated discs, and whether an exercise pill has some value to society and health. Adam is now the “BALD” eagle: Why, how he got to this point, the benefits of red-light therapy & MORE. (5:07) Have dogs' eyes evolved to appeal to humans? (19:...
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin pull back the curtain on the fitness industry and reveal five of the biggest lies in fitness promoted by social media influencers, bodybuilders and supplement companies. The cultural phenomena of old media. (2:13) The Biggest Myths and Lies in Fitness. (5:05) #1 – The romantic notion of ‘beast mode’. (7:01) #2 – How all exercises are NOT created equal. (27:20) #3 – The meal frequency myth. (39:20) #4 – How we have been OVERSOLD on the health benefits of supp...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 13 min
